Central Columbia MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815 · Central Columbia SD
#108 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#2197 of 15,369 nationally
About Central Columbia MS
Central Columbia MS is a public middle located in Bloomsburg, in the Central Columbia SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 587 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 108th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 587.
There are 8 schools in Bloomsburg; Central Columbia MS ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Columbia MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Columbia MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Columbia SHS
Bloomsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
601 students · 196 m away
Central Columbia El Sch
Bloomsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
705 students · 696 m away
Memorial El Sch
Bloomsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students · 7.9 km away
Bloomsburg Area HS
Bloomsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
362 students · 8.2 km away
Bloomsburg Area MS
Bloomsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students · 8.3 km away
Beaver-Main El Sch
Bloomsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
95 students · 8.6 km away
W W Evans Memorial El Sch
Bloomsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students · 10 km away
West Berwick El Sch
Berwick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
487 students · 10 km away
Berwick Area HS
Berwick · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students · 13 km away
Berwick Area MS
Berwick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
837 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Shikellamy MS
Northumberland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students
Dallas MS
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
Shaler Area MS
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students
Bellefonte Area MS
Bellefonte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Lamberton MS
Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
Perkiomen Valley MS-East
Collegeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Columbia MS a good school?
Central Columbia MS has a Success Index (US) of 75.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #108 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Columbia MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Columbia MS ranks #108 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #2197 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Columbia MS?
Central Columbia MS had 587 students in 2025.
Is Central Columbia MS a elementary school or a high school?
Central Columbia MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Columbia MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Columbia MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.